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One initial Install Restart, Windows gets stuck in a restart loop
Hi All,
I have read many, many other threads that address infinite reboot loops, but none of the solutions have resolved my issue. I am hoping the community might be able to help me identify this problem.
I have just recently replaced my CPU and MB with the items listed below. After installing hardware, I ran KillDisk on the HDD, which will zero out the entire drive. The computer boots normally and will load into windows installation without issue. However, once Windows reboots to start windows for the first time, it is unable to do so. The load windows logo screen will load, and approximately right before Windows would normally load my screen goes black, the system turns off, sits off for about 1-2 seconds, and then turns itself back on and repeats this boot process. It turns off and restarts at the same time every time.
Steps I have done so far in an attempt to resolve the issue but failed with no change in the rebooting behavior:
1) removed all non-essential hardware (CPU, 1 stick of RAM, DVD drive, and Video card were the only things left), and tried reinstalling windows.
2) Swapping out one of the 2 RAM sticks I have to make sure it wasn't defective.
3) Trying to install Windows on a new harddrive to rule out that the HDD was defective.
4) trying to boot from the CD (After the initial install had partially finished) to see if HDD was related in anyway.
5) Installed a very simple DVI video card to see if ATI card may be the cause.
6) Resetting CMOS and reinstalling
7) Setting SATA control to AHCI instead of IDE and reinstalling.
Some additional thoughts. It doesn't not appear to be an overheat issue either, as I have looked at the temps through the BIOS tool and all levels (CPU, PSU etc.) looked normal. Secondly, I get an error when I try to load Safe Mode, stating that it cannot be loaded for the initial Windows load. I am in the process of wiping the drive again and trying to reinstall windows XP to see if it is a uniquely windows 7 issue or not. This, however, is my last idea. Does anyone else have an idea as to what may be causing this reboot loop, given all the steps I have taken? Or, more importantly, a way to fix it :)? Your help is appreciated.
Thanks,
jefusan
Specs:
MB: Fatallty P67 Performance
CPU: Intel core i5-2500k
RAM: 2, g.skill's rip jaws 8BG DDRS3-1333 (240 pin 1.5V)
Video: ATI Radeon HD 4850 512mb series
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
PSU: 550 Watt AntecTrue Power
HDD: Western Digital SATA drive WD5000
Last edited by jefusan; 08 Jan 2012 at 13:46. Reason: adding additional information